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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Education

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Seed Grant Program
$75,000
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This program provides $75,000 in funding for researchers at U.S. academic institutions to advance innovative projects focused on improving the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of pancreatic cancer.

Health
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program
$4,300,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This grant provides funding for a program that supports young leaders from Southeast Asia to participate in academic institutes in the U.S., focusing on leadership development and collaboration in key areas like economic prosperity and peace.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required) supports early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries in advancing their independent research careers through mentored clinical trials or related studies that address local health priorities.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Expeditions in Computing
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and their partners in conducting transformative, long-term research in computing and information science, with a focus on collaboration and broadening participation in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Education
Nonprofits
FY 2026 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create immersive language learning programs for American high school students, enhancing their proficiency in critical foreign languages through overseas and virtual experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NDEP STEM Open NFO
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2028

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative STEM education and workforce development initiatives aimed at enhancing national security by cultivating a skilled technical workforce, particularly for underrepresented groups and military-connected individuals.

Education
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research
$800,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for the development of innovative research tools and methods that enhance biological research, targeting universities, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations involved in biological sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 English Language Fellow, Specialist, and Virtual Educator Program
$14,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to deploy English language professionals worldwide, enhancing English instruction and promoting U.S. educational values and diplomacy.

Education
Nonprofits
Limited English-Speaking and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Training (DHHT) Competitive Grant Program
$450,000
Michigan State Police (Grants and Community Services Division)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Michigan-based organizations that deliver specialized training to law enforcement, enhancing their communication with limited English-speaking and Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

Education
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations in eligible jurisdictions to develop sustainable research incubators that enhance STEM research capacity and collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2027

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative research projects between institutions in eligible jurisdictions to strengthen STEM research infrastructure and promote workforce development.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Sociological Initiatives Foundation Research Grant
$25,000
Sociological Initiatives Foundation (SIF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for research projects that address systemic inequalities and promote social change through community engagement and advocacy.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Early Career Research Program (ECRP)
$2,750,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This program provides funding to exceptional early-career scientists at U.S. academic institutions and national laboratories to support innovative research in various energy-related scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services Grant Program
$500
Kosciusko County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 13, 2024

This grant provides funding for educational projects that benefit residents of Kosciusko County, with a focus on initiatives that enhance community education and support youth development.

Youth
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

Science and Technology
Individuals
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL) for K-12
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and tribal nations to collaborate on innovative research that enhances K-12 mathematics education through the development of AI-ready datasets and interdisciplinary partnerships.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
William T. Grant Scholars Program
$425,000
William T. Grant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This program provides five-year funding to early-career researchers focused on reducing inequality and improving research use for U.S. youth, supporting their professional development and innovative research initiatives.

Youth
Individuals